Mason City Public Library

Welcome to the Mason City Public Library. The library is your one stop source for all of your informational needs. We have a large selection of books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic resources available to be checked out by our library card holders. Here you will also find electronic resources, news, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming library events!

catalog

services

youth services

Featured Events

Mar 09

Super Mario Spring Break

Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 13, 2026

Happy Spring Break! Stop by the MCPL Youth Services Department during open hours this week for fun Mario-themed crafts and activities! This free drop-in event is for ages 18 and under. All children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Activities include crafts, scavenger hunt, guessing jar, and special programs.

Mar 10

Nintendo Perler Bead Craft

Mar 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Drop by to make a piece of Nintendo-inspired perler bead art! This event will be held in the MCPL Foundation Room and is appropriate for ages 8-18. All children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mar 11

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mar 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us Wednesdays at 10am for Baby and Toddler Storytime! We will share stories, songs, movement, early literacy tips, bubbles, and tons of fun! This event will be held in the MCPL Storytime Room and is appropriate for children 5 and under. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mar 11

Super Mario Lego Club

Mar 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for a fun Super Mario themed LEGO Club! Try your hand at a LEGO challenge, collab with your friends and family, and have a great time! This event will be held in the MCPL Foundation Room and is appropriate for ages 6 and up. All children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mar 12

Book Club

Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Book clubs meet once a month on the second Thursday, at 10 a.m, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Open to all; please call the library at 641-421-3668 if you would like to join us! Books are provided and can be picked up at the Main Desk.

Mar 12

Book Club

Mar 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Mar 12

Book Club

Mar 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Mar 18

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mar 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mar 25

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM